Snakeroot: Broom

A small, perennial, broom-like shrub in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), typically growing to 3 feet tall with yellow, nectar-rich flowers in the fall.

Below is a structured outline and key information to help you draft your paper. Scientific Name: Gutierrezia sarothrae . broom snakeroot

Native to western North America, ranging from Canada to central Mexico. It thrives on dry plains and slopes, often pioneering disturbed or overgrazed soils. 2. Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Uses A small, perennial, broom-like shrub in the sunflower